IODD File Parser for IO-Link Sensors

Overview

This project provides a C++ parser for IODD (IO Device Description) files, enabling seamless integration and management of IO-Link sensor data. The parser supports various XML-based IODD files and extracts critical information like device identity, process data, menus, and variables.

Features

• Parse IODD XML files: Reads and processes IO-Link sensor definitions.
• Support for multiple sensor types: Includes compatibility with various manufacturers (e.g., Balluff, ifm).
• Organized structure: Modular codebase for easy extension and maintenance.
• Efficient XML parsing: Uses ezxml for lightweight XML handling.
• Cross-platform compatibility: Build and run on Device, Linux, Windows, or macOS.

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File Structure

├── inc/
│   ├── ezxml.h                  # Lightweight XML parser header
│   ├── iodd_data_type.h         # Data type definitions for IODD
│   ├── iodd_device_identity.h   # Device identity structures
│   ├── iodd_menu.h              # Menu-related parsing
│   ├── iodd_parser.h            # Core parser logic
│   ├── iodd_process_data.h      # Process data extraction
│   ├── iodd_sensor.h            # High-level sensor interface
│   └── types.h                  # Common type definitions
├── ioddfiles/                    # Sample IODD XML files
├── src/
│   ├── ezxml.c                  # XML parser implementation
│   ├── iodd_data_type.cpp       # Data type parsing
│   ├── iodd_device_identity.cpp # Device identity implementation
│   ├── iodd_menu.cpp            # Menu structure parsing
│   ├── iodd_parser.cpp          # Core parsing implementation
│   ├── iodd_process_data.cpp    # Process data handling
│   ├── iodd_sensor.cpp          # Sensor interface implementation
│   └── iodd_variable.cpp        # Variable parsing
└── main.cpp                     

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Prerequisites

• C++11 or later
• XML parsing library: ezxml
• A supported compiler: GCC, Clang, MSVC

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Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/longntv/iodd_parser_cpp
   cd iodd_parser_cpp

2. Build the project:

   mkdir build && cd build
   cmake ..
   make

3. Run the parser with a sample IODD file:

   ./iodd_parser

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Usage

Parsing an IODD File

The main entry point is main.cpp. You can specify an IODD file to parse and retrieve details such as:

• Device identity
• Process data
• Variables and menus

Modify the main.cpp file to handle your desired IODD processing logic.

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Sample IODD Files

The ioddfiles/ directory includes examples like:

• Balluff: Balluff-BCM_R15E-002-DI00-20200327-IODD1.1.xml
• ifm: ifm-000215-20161025-IODD1.0.1.xml
• Generic sensors: AH002.xml, AL002.xml, TR7439.xml

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests for:

• Adding support for new IODD versions.
• Optimizing the XML parser.
• Improving documentation.

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Contact

For inquiries or support, contact:
[Long Nguyen]
Email: [longntv@gmail.com]
GitHub: Your GitHub Profile